MSC and ONE to Continue Ipanema Service Under New VSA from April 2027
MSC and Ocean Network Express (ONE) will continue operating the Ipanema service connecting Asia and the East Coast of South America under a new vessel sharing agreement (VSA) from April 2027, following Hapag-Lloyd’s withdrawal from the existing agreement.
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Expands Asia-Pacific Service Network
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings is reinforcing its regional footprint across the Asia-Pacific through synchronized service rollouts across its dual liner brands, COSCO SHIPPING Lines and OOCL, integrating new feeder loops, hinterland intermodal corridors, and AI-driven digital tools.
Around 12% of Global Containership Capacity Affected by Port Congestion
Around 12% of global containership capacity is currently affected by port congestion, the highest level in four years, as schedule disruptions and vessel bunching reduce the effective capacity available to shippers.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update Week 40/2026 | Phaata
The international logistics marketplace platform Phaata provides an update on the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe, and more for Week 40 (from Sep 28 - Oct 4), 2026.
CMA CGM Completes $1.4 Billion Acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain
CMA CGM has completed its $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain, significantly expanding CEVA Logistics’ contract logistics operations and strengthening its supply chain capabilities in North America.
Legend Cargo Logistics: Eight Years of Building Expertise and Trust on the Vietnam–North America Trade Lane
On September 17, 2026, Legend Cargo Logistics marked its eighth anniversary. From day one, the company chose to focus on the Vietnam–North America trade lane, and that decision has since become a strong foundation for its business: an NVOCC license issued by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), direct weekly LCL consolidation services to the U.S. and Canada, and LCL import solutions from the U.S. to Vietnam.
Sea-Intelligence: Global Schedule Reliability Falls to Lowest Level Since 2022
Sea-Intelligence’s August 2026 GLP report shows global schedule reliability falling to 49.9%, the lowest level since September 2022, while average vessel delays increased to 6.81 days.
Hapag-Lloyd Steps Up Talks with Israel, Details Revised ZIM Proposal
Hapag-Lloyd and FIMI have provided further details of their revised proposal for the ZIM transaction, including an additional Asia service, investment in Israel’s maritime workforce and stronger protection mechanisms under the Golden Share.
COSCO schedules: Vietnam - North America in Oct 2026
The official sailing schedules of COSCO Shipping Lines for routes from Ho Chi Minh / Ba Ria Vung Tau to USA and Canada ports in Oct/2026 (Download excel file).
WorldACD: Air Freight Demand Falls in a Volatile Week
WorldACD’s new report shows that global air freight demand fell slightly in the first week of July, but freight rates increased, reflecting a volatile market driven by policy and regional factors.
FMC Investigates Port of Houston Agreements with Container Lines
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is investigating agreements between the Port of Houston and major shipping lines, which it suspects may include provisions that force the shipping lines to prioritize use of the port.
Global trade resilient to policy shifts and geo-economic risks
A new Unctad report finds that global trade growth remains robust in the first half of 2025, but the outlook for the second half remains uncertain due to tariff and macroeconomic risks.
Trans-Pacific Capacity Reverses as Demand Fluctuates
Trans-Pacific container capacity is falling again after a surge, as carriers cancel sailings in response to an unexpected slowdown in import demand due to tariff policy changes.
International Shipping and Logistics Market Update - Week 28/2025 | Phaata
Phaata International Logistics Marketplace updates the international container shipping and logistics market for routes from Asia to North America, Europe... in Week 28/2025 (Jul 7 to July 13, 2025).
Asia-Europe freight rate rally stalls amid port congestion and mixed market signals
Asia-Europe freight rate rally stalled amid mixed signals, as port congestion risks increased and transpacific rates continued to trend lower.
US-Mexico Trade Rises to $74 Billion in May
Mexico Rises to Top US Trading Partner in May, as New Investments in Logistics and Manufacturing Reinforce Nearshoring Trend
E-commerce parcels to boost global postal revenue by 2.1%
Growth from e-commerce parcels has helped global postal revenue grow by 2.1% in 2024, offsetting a decline in traditional letters.
Houthi rebels sink Greek ship in Red Sea
A Houthi attack has sunk a Greek ship in the Red Sea, killing and kidnapping crew, marking a major escalation in the region's maritime crisis.
The E-Commerce Boom Is Reshaping the Air Freight Industry
The e-commerce boom is reshaping the air freight industry, forcing operators like AAT in Hong Kong to ramp up innovation, automation and specialised solutions to keep up.
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